The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-11-02
JEFF DAVIS At MACON.
EE MAHES 4 TRICHIPaiL MARCH TO
THE GEORGIA FAIR.

aE MAKES 4 TEICNPa.aL MARCH TC
THE GEORGIA FAIR.
4 Continued Gvatioi: Along His EatiT<
Journey--Eow He Was Received EJ tR<
Ssaunch People of the Empire Statc--!'
Splendid Reception Throughout.
MACON, October 24.-E2-Presldeci
Davis, accompanied by Mrs. Davis, Miss
Winnie Davis and Mrs. Hays, OF
Memphis, reached here this evening q:
5 o'clock under the escort Of the special
committee that left here Sunday. From
the time the car LETT Biloxi until 1t
reached Macon the pathway was one
streak of flowers. Ali along the hae
crowds of men, women and children
hocked to the train TO catch glimpse OF
Mr.. Davis, but he vas too feeble to re-
spond. Only at Americus did ne ap-
pear on the platform and that was for e
few minutes. A committee from there
met the train at SmithYIie and prevailed
on him to do this. The party was joined
at Montgomery by the mayor and large
delegation of citizens when the party
came on through to Macon. Long be-
fore the train arrived here the depot and
area around it was packed with dense
crowd estimated at forty thousand.
When the car rolled under the sl.e~t
veil went up that could be heard ior
miles. It was long time before Nr.
Davis and his party could be gotten ot..
The assistance OF the police had % be
called in. Then the difficulty was not
lessened much. The presence OF Mr.
Davis in the carriage was the signal for
q discharge Of fire works al over the
CITY. II was Simultaneous and Ilunl-
mated the whole town. The enthusiasm
knew no bounds.
Along the lines blazed illuminated
signs, such as ssWeicome, Eonored
CIieip' and the like. Mr. Davis gave
way to his sensations and wept. Ere
ouently the march was interrupted On
account OF the crowd bioekading the
street, end it was fully an hour after the
train stopped before he reached the
home of Col. J. NJ. johnson, where be
Will remain during his visit. In the large
crowd that thronged the line Of the
march were many one-arme6 ana one
legged veterans, gathered from various
sections
Mr. Davis is feeble, but from weak
ness caused by an unclosed wound re-
ceiyed IN the Mexican war. He makes
his last Journey to meet old Confeder-
ates, upon the understanding that moth
ing viii be required of him to tex bis
strength. He will not be allowed to make
speeches, however urgent the demand
on hin, nor can the pGODIs eVeH-ss2I:ae
his hand. AL must be content to see
him and have him among them. lis
spirit is willing, but his failing strength
restraints him.
MACON, Ga, October 25.-Rain bf gan
falling about noon to-day, and While 1t
didn't particularly effect what might be
termed the Davis part of the programme
it kept good many people from going
TO the park. Yet there was quite large
attendance and the result vas the typical
fair scenes. The streets OF the City pre-
sented quite lively appearance.
The Johnston mansion is, of course,
the centre OF attractien, as being the
Temporary home Of the city's ojstin-
guished guests. AL the members OF the
Davis party we're pretty well fatigued by
their long journey, and as result there
were no very early risers about Captain
Johnston's home this morning. Mr:
Davis remained quietly at the house all
day, resting upon his bed or upon
lounge during most Of the time.
Shortly before II O'Clock the gentle
men who were to escort Mrs Davis, Mrs.
Haes.and Miss Winnie Davis to the park
called at the Johnston house. The drive
to the grounds was without particular
event. The streets were quite full OF
people and at different places along the
route there was considerable enthusiasm
manifested. The band played ''Dixie"
as the carriages drove into the grounds,
and there was good deal Of cheering by
the crowds.
The carriages drove to the band stand,
short distance from the fair headquar-
tiers, and directly in front of the little
cottage which has been furnished and
appropriately decorated for temporary
home for Mr.. Davis and the members Of
his party while on the grounds.
THE PRESENTATION TO MRS. DAVIS.
After more music from the band.
President Northen introduced Colonel
Tom Hardeman, who, with the eloquence
for which he is so Justly noted, intro
duced the ladies to the vast crowd, and
then, on the part OF Macon citizens, pre-
sented to Mrs. Davis beautiful silver
bowl.
MRS. DAVIS REPLIES.
At the conclusion OF Colonel Harde-
mans remarks, Mrs. Davis rose, and, in
few words, expressed her thanks for
the remembrance and her qualification
at the hearty reception.
President NorShen then said that the
State Fair association would feel bad if
left out in these reioicings, and intro
duced Vice-President Waddell, who
turned to Mrs. Hays, and, on behalf Of
the association, presented her with o
handsome diamond brooch. This COZ
cluded the exercises on the stand, and
the various persons who had occupied
seats there were introduced 70 Mrs. Davis
and her daughters. The ladies' We're
then taken to tie little cottage, whicn
has been placed at their disposal, where
an informal reception was held. Ther>
was great crush, everybody making 81,
effort to be the first to greet the distin